PřF:G6661 Gems and their deposits

G6661 Gems and their deposits

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2023

Extent and Intensity

2/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

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Timetable

Wed 16:00–17:50 G2,02003

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of earth sciences and anorganic chemistry (grammar school level).

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 53 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

Aim of the course is understanding of gem properties and origin, and ability to use the knowledge of gems in everyday life.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, students will:

• understand the main gemstones and their properties;

• understand and explain basics of gemstone mining, processing, and economics;

• know the types of gem deposits and broader social-economic-environmental implications related to their mining;

• will be able to assess information available to customers on gemstone market.

Syllabus

History of gemstones, famous jewels, gemstone market.
Introduction to mineralogy of gemstones, basic terms.
Gemstone deposits and their exploration.
The nature of color and light.
Diamonds and colored gems (corundum, beryl, tourmaline, topaz, spodumene, jade, garnet, olivine, tektites, and others)
Mining of gems and its implications.

Literature

Geology of Gem deposits. Edited by Lee Andrew Groat. Second edition. Québec: Mineralogical Association of Canada, 2014, xiv, 405. ISBN 9780921294542. info

Teaching methods

In-person lectures in case of more than 5 students. For less than 5 students, online classes on is.muni.cz.

Assessment methods

Test (multiple choices) 50% required to pass the exam

Language of instruction

English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.

Teacher's information

www.gemdat.org www.mindat.org